Commission Recommendation 2004/787/EC of 4 October 2004 on
technical guidance for sampling and detection of genetically
modified organisms and material produced from genetically modified
organisms as or in products in the context of Regulation (EC) No
1830/2003

Legislative details

Type of document

National Guideline

Subject areas

Handling, transport, packaging and identification

Risk assessment and management

Transboundary movement (import/export)

Types of LMOs addressed

All types of organisms

Brief description of the document including objective and scope:

EN

The sampling and detection should be carried out using sound
scientific and statistical protocols in order to achieve an
appropriate level of confidence for detection of GMOs or material
produced from GMOs.

Commission Recommendation 2004/787/EC of 4 October 2004 on technical guidance for sampling and detection of genetically modified organisms and material produced from genetically modified organisms as or in products in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003